Milbank’s FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management team was awarded a silver at the 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Team members included Cassidy Schwagel, a 2023 MHS graduate; senior Brooke Schwagel; and Kayla Schweer and Bailey Schwagel, both freshmen. Individually, C. Schwagel earned a gold, Bailey and Brooke Schwagel each earned... Read more

Milbank debaters brought home the second-place trophy in Class A from the 31st Annual McGovern Tournament held November 17-18 in Mitchell. Beresford claimed the first-place trophy. Dakota Valley took third-place honors. Bri Hicks led the Bulldogs by placing third in a field of 15 in novice Lincoln-Douglas debate. The duo... Read more

Whetstone Valley Strings presented a fall recital on Sunday, November 19,  at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Students of Elizabeth Schulte performed solos, duets, trios, and one orchestra piece. They were joined by Miriam Schwenn on piano and Meg Scholberg on violin and viola.   Receiving awards for milestone... Read more

Valley Queen Cheese of Milbank was named the Don Baker Award winner — the highest honor granted by the Special Olympics of South Dakota. The award was presented during the organization’s 2023 State Traditional Bowling Tournament banquet in Aberdeen on November 4. Amanda Thronson and Della Stokesbary accepted the award... Read more

Warren and Eloise Falk of rural Stockholm say, “This spud’s for you!” The Falks harvested an estimated 4,000 pounds of potatoes from their farm this fall. The potatoes are given to friends and family, but most are destined for those in need and go to the Grant County Food Pantry,... Read more

Kathy Tyler, head coach for the MHS debate teams, said, “After a grueling day, Max Schuelke brought home the second-place trophy in Lincoln-Douglas.” Tanen Schmieg placed second in novice Lincoln-Douglas, and Bri Hicks placed fourth. The Milbank debaters earned the awards at the Roosevelt Sweepstakes Tournament in Sioux Falls on... Read more

Olivia Wendland was crowned the 2024 Miss Milbank during the 2023 Snow Queen Festival presented by The Valley Express. Olivia, a senior at MHS and the daughter of Josh and Susie Wendland, was selected from a field of 17 contestants. Olivia was sponsored by Milbank House Movers, Milbank Area Hospital –... Read more

A new flag was flying outside Milbank High School on Friday, November 3, thanks to the VFW Auxiliary, Jo Gilliland, and Phil Seehafer. The flag arrived ahead of the annual Veterans Day program to be held at the Milbank Armory on November 10 at 11 a.m. Gilliland, the chairperson of... Read more

All veterans will be honored tomorrow, Friday, November 10, during the annual Veterans Day program at the National Guard Armory in Milbank. The event begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Valley Express extends our appreciation to each veteran for the sacrifices they have made. Freedom is... Read more

Congratulations to Jan Dietman of Milbank! Jan was the lucky winner of the Minnesota Twins Homer Hanky given away by The Valley Express during the playoffs leading to the 2023 World Series. It just so happens, Jan is an ardent Twins fan. She said “I was so happy to win... Read more